The first book in the series is a very good read. With the plot of ancient Scotland and witch hunting, this is an interesting read. Vivian with her futuristic visions and her healing skills makes her a suspected witch. Quinn who is trying get Vivian as his brother's bride steps in to rescue her from witch hunters. With every obstacle that they face, Quinn realizes that he is in love with Vivian. The story carries on to find whether they can unite or not.

A very interesting, well written book

As witch hunt fervor sweeps across Scotland, it is even more challenging for Vivian Sinclair to hide her gifts of precognition and healing—and more dangerous. Her guardian, King James, betroths Vivian to one of his most loyal warriors thinking the powerful Douglas clan can keep her safe, but when Quinn Douglas arrives to take Vivian to his twin brother as a bride, he barely thwarts a mob calling to burn the witch. He rescues Vivian, and they begin the perilous journey to her new home. When a powerful man wants Vivian dead, their escape across Scotland places Quinn and Vivian in daily peril and is besieged by the attraction sizzling between them. With each day and each mile, he finds himself falling more deeply in love with his twin’s betrothed. He cannot betray his brother, and he’s pledged to serve his king, but Quinn cannot imagine letting Vivian go.
This was a pretty good story. I liked the witch hunt plot point. It made for a little bit different kind of storyline. I really liked both characters and the overall story. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend.
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I enjoyed this romance. It was well paced and had likable characters. This is the first book I have read. Y this author and will read more of her books.

Book: Seven Nights with a Scot
By Gerri Russell

Series: All the Kings Men, #1

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of
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Overall Rating: 5 Stars and 5 Kilts

Scotland, 1591

Lady Vivian Sinclair had been the ward of King James VI since parents death. She is a healer and clairvoyant, even though Rupert Campbell, her now step-son is the King’s witch hunter. The King doesn’t believe she’s a witch. He marries Vivian to Rupert’s elderly father Dugald, thinking it will save her life and possibly save his, unfortunately it only endangers it. As her dying husband of six months innocently deceives her, by revealing her clairvoyant visions, but insisting she is not a witch to his witch hunter son. Rupert threatens her that once his father is dead he will slaughter her being burned as a witch. After her husbands death she escapes the castle only to have another vision of a child being fatally wounded by a horse. As she rescues this child from a premature death, she is wounded in the child’s place.

Meanwhile when the King realized Dugald was dying he arranged another marriage for Vivian. This time it was to one of his elite warriors Reid Douglas, of one of the strongest and bravest families in the realm. People were already asking for Vivian’s blood due to Rupert's treachery. Reid who was out on an assignment by the King, so his twin brother Quinn was given the responsibility of bringing her to his brothers home. On top of so much he rescues Vivian from a deadly mob demanding she be burned a witch. Quinn helps heal her from her injuries from the horse and starts falling in love with her. Vivian feels the same plus her visions show they might act on these feelings. Quinn knows he must not betray his brother or King. Yet how can he let the woman he loves go. Vivian kept Quinn at arms length until she has a vision of Quinn and his men are cornered by Rupert. She now trusts Quinn with her big secret but will it be enough?

Again Gerri Russell pens another masterpiece from start to finish. It has all the elements romance readers love. Plus my favorite ingredient of factual history with an incredible fictional romance and iconic people in Scottish history like King James IV and women being burned for witchcraft was very prominent during his reign as King. He even wrote a book on his reflections and how to deal with witchcraft in 1591 called Daemonologie. So bravo Ms. Russell this book is absolutely amazing. I am so happy you have returned to Scottish historical romance! As I have been reading your books since your Stones of Destiny and Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars series. They were both brilliant as well.

Seven Nights with a Scot is a riveting fast paced, action packed, nail-biting adventure, sexual tension, treachery, passion and love. The specialty for many readers with be the weaving of true history with a fictional romance. The setting was breathtaking, dialogue was brilliant and the plotting was phenomenal. Plus characters that are both awe inspiring and unforgettable. A book many readers will want to read again, a definite for your keeper shelf. I can’t recommend this book enough as I can’t wait to read Romancing the Laird book #2 in this phenomenal series All the King's Men by Gerri Russell

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy from the publisher through Netgalley. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advance copy of this book. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own.





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The characters are emotional and realistic. It is easy to identify with their feelings of love, loyalty, fear, trust and the terror when running from danger. It was never explained why the witch hunter had so much hatred. It alluded that his mother wanted him dead and he had scars inside and outwardly. But it did not go into depth. It almost seemed that he took great pleasure in terrorizing and torturing those accused of witchcraft. The lead female character was kind, thoughtful, respectful and had a good loving heart. She was taught in the healing arts using herbs and such to help people who were ill. She also kept her gift of precognition a secret lest people thought she was a witch. When she received a vision, she only used it for good, to protect others or to help others. The lead male character is one of the King's inner circle of warriors. He is assigned to retrieve our heroine for his brother as they are betrothed. But one thing leads to another and our heroine is betrayed by those who accepted her kindness of healing. The hero did not believe in witchcraft but realized that plenty of people did. It was going to be a hard-fought journey to get our heroine to her betrothed. A very good story. I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really enjoyed this historical romance. Vivian is a healer who has visions about the future which makes her a suspected witch. When the King betroths her to a loyal warrior it is his twin brother, Quinn, who comes to collect Vivian. What starts out as a duty to his king and loyalty to his brother quickly turns into true affection for Vivian. Every time he has to save her from trouble he falls a little deeper. Great read.

I enjoyed this book. The setting in Scotland was one of the main attractions for my interest and it did not let me down. The scenes and characters were well described and made the tale gripping. I would recommend this book.

Seven Nights with the Scot by Gerri Russell
History and romance capture the extraordinary drama of the North Berwick witch trials
As witch hunt fervor sweeps across Scotland, it is even more challenging for Vivian Sinclair to hide her gifts of precognition and healing—and more dangerous. Her guardian, King James, betroths Vivian to one of his most loyal warriors thinking the powerful Douglas clan can keep her safe, but when Quinn Douglas arrives to take Vivian to his twin brother as a bride, he barely thwarts a mob calling to burn the witch. He rescues Vivian, and they begin the perilous journey to her new home.
When a powerful man wants Vivian dead, their escape across Scotland places Quinn and Vivian in daily peril and is besieged by the attraction sizzling between them. With each day and each mile, he finds himself falling more deeply in love with his twin’s betrothed. He cannot betray his brother, and he’s pledged to serve his king, but Quinn cannot imagine letting Vivian go.
This is for Vivian Sinclair and Quinn Douglas's story.
“Lady Sinclair, the king wishes tae see you.”
Vivian Sinclair looked up from her worktable. The footman she knew as Andrew watched her from the doorway of her work chamber belowstairs near the kitchen. He never came inside the room. It was as though he feared, like so many of the other servants in the castle, he might somehow be affected by whatever herbal remedy she created. Potions, they called them with shuttered eyes.
“I haven’t finished my tisane for His Grace yet.” Vivian didn’t bother to hide her confusion as she continued to grind the willow bark into a powder with her mortar and pestle. “Only a few minutes more.”
Vivian is rescued by Quinn Douglas, who has come on the king's orders to retrieve Vivian and take her to his home where she is to marry his twin brother, Reid.
Quinn Douglas is one of the King's Elite Guard - he has been sent by his brother to collect Vivian. The king betrothed her to Reid Douglas when he learned Dugald was dying.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
Seven Nights with the Scot by Gerri Russell is a 3 star book.
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Seven Nights with a Scot
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Seven Nights with a Scot by Gerri Russell. Tule Publishing, 2019.

Set in the late 1500’s, this book tells the story of recently widowed Vivian, suspected witch for her ability to sense some of future and innocent ward of the King, and Quinn, charged with taking her safety across the country to her betrothed, his brother.

I will remember this engaging, well-written and easy to read story especially for its descriptions of Scottish witch hunts.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of Seven Nights with a Scot via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

An exciting adventure across Scotland that will hold you enthralled until you turn the last page. History comes alive as the author sets the scene of the times full of unrest and of people looking to blame those they accused of witchery. Lady Vivian Sinclair had been a ward of the King of Scotland since the passing of her parents. She was a great healer but also had the gift of seeing the future. A blessing but also a curse for those would accuse her of being a witch.
The King sends her to be married to an older friend of his, who would protect her, but that only lasted a short time due to the man's death. Fearing for her life, she is rescued by Quinn Douglas who is to take her to his twin brother to wed by order of the King.
Their treacherous journey begins to her new home, but there is a powerful man who wants her dead. In danger every day as they travel, an attraction begins to form between Vivian and Quinn. But she is meant for his brother? What can they do?
This is a new author to me and I am so glad I found her! Looking forward to reading more of this new series and I highly recommend you do not miss this one!

I really enjoy Scotish stories and I liked this one alot.I liked Quinn and Vivians characters .The book was well written with good flow and enough romance and suspense to keep my interest from start to finish.I am new to this author and will be definately reading more by her.I

Gerri Russell is a new author for me to read but one whose name I have seen for several years associated with historical fiction romance. Seven Nights with a Scot is exactly that combining Scottish history with the romance. King James makes an appearance as Vivian guardian, who really is a good guy but heavy-handed in his guardianship. While much of the Scottish witch hunts was unknown to me, the way that women were treated, having very little say so in that lives was not. Dark times and dark beliefs surround the romance of the story providing much of the suspense and danger that Vivian and Quinn must face.

If you are one of those thinking this is a fantasy set in a past time, rest assured it does have hocus-pocus, Instead playing down the dreams and visions. The focus is not on magic but on the ignorance of the time that Vivian lives. Love of course is major in the story but it is the same no matter the time. So the Douglas that the King plans for her to marry is not the one her heart chooses. This is an enlightening and enjoyable read as Vivian and Quinn battle to stay alive and find love along the journey.

This is my first book read by Gerri Russell.
This won't be her last.
If you like witches, historical romance books and good story line - this book is for you!
Seven Nights with a Scot is the first book in the series and I have to be honest, I will follow following books like a hawk, because this author deserves all its glory!
I would say not only the story line is intriguing, but also it reads fast due to intriguing, and lovable plot.
I had a lot of fun reading this, but then again,...I am a sucker for historical romance containing cute witches and highlanders!

Seven Nights with a Scot by Gerri Russell was an excellent Scottish historical romance. I enjoyed all the details in the story and would recommend it.

Well researched base to this storyline relating to the witch hunt that took place in Scotland during the reign of King James sixth. This is the story of Vivian who was a healer who due to people’s jealousy was branded as a witch and Quinn one of King James Magnificent Seven who whilst protecting her on her journey to her betrothed fell in love with her.
A story of love and revenge.

His is my fair and honest review for this ARC. A story based around the Scottish witch trials and King James (which really happened) and the fear that fed the flames. Out of which came a love and compassion. Enough in this story to keep you reading.

I’m a sucker for a Scottish historical romance and this story delivers on those fronts as well as throwing a hefty dose of danger at Vivian and Quinn. I loved the setting. I’ve visited most of the places mentioned in this story and author Gerri Russell does a fabulous job of describing the countryside.
I was thoroughly invested in this story, which is set in the reign of King James I. Vivian is a healer with an excellent knowledge of herbs though she also has visions of imminent events, something which has helped her prevent tragedy and avoid danger at times but which has also led her to be accused of being a witch. With the death of her first husband she finds herself fleeing for her life.
Quinn has come to fetch her as the king has promised her as a bride for his twin brother. Thus begins a dangerous journey in which they find the,selves falling in love.
This story is full of twists and turns. The pace is excellent and the plot interesting. With so many Scottish historical out there it is hard to find one with a fresh approach, but this book certainly has that. I loved it and am looking forward to more from Gerri Russell.

History and romance capture the extraordinary drama of the North Berwick witch trials

Vivian Sinclair lives these times initially with an aging friend of her King's who she has cared for in his waning year. Upon his death his son who is responsible for the North Berwick witch trials returns to threaten her life. Her guardian King James has more plans to keep her safe though and has betrothed her to someone else.
As witch hunt fervor sweeps across Scotland, it is even more challenging for Vivian Sinclair to hide her gifts of precognition and healing—and more dangerous. Her guardian, King James, betroths Vivian to one of his most loyal warriors thinking the powerful Douglas clan can keep her safe, but when Quinn Douglas arrives to take Vivian to his twin brother as a bride, he barely thwarts a mob calling to burn the witch. He rescues Vivian, and they begin the perilous journey to her new home.
When a powerful man wants Vivian dead, their escape across Scotland places Quinn and Vivian in daily peril and is besieged by the attraction sizzling between them. With each day and each mile, he finds himself falling more deeply in love with his twin’s betrothed. He cannot betray his brother, and he’s pledged to serve his king, but Quinn cannot imagine letting Vivian go.

This perilous time in history is well captured in this novel. I read the entire book in two sittings. My interest never waned through the entire book.
If your interest lies in Scottish history with a bit of romance added you should enjoy this read.
I gave this book 4.4 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley to read.
This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

I enjoyed this book primarily based on the trappings of its premise: danger from a witch hunter, a soft-hearted Scot, and more danger. The writing, the progression of the romantic plotline, and the structure of the ending were lackluster for me, but the premise was enough of what I wanted that it carried me through. (I'm pretty sure the need for this idea came from the witch trial in Outlander; I wanted to see this scenario, but without the time travel aspect.)

I also love a good she's-betrothed-to-his-brother-but-fell-in-love-with-him-instead trope as much as anyone else, but this one left me feeling a little weirder about it than I would hope, as if perhaps Quinn didn't value his loyalty to his brother (or to Vivian's reputation and very life) as he should.

Exciting and dark novel about a hugely superstitious and perilous period of history, and the trouble caused by a weak ruler. Set at the time of King James, this story starts at Edinburgh Castle in 1590, where Lady Vivian Sinclair is a ward of the King. She spends her days in the still room mixing up medicines and herbal remedies to heal people, she also suffers from prophetic visions, and has helped the king avoid an assassination attempt, amongst other visions. The king believes in witchcraft, and evil, and has appointed a witch finder in Scotland, despite this he does not see Vivian as evil, and wishes to protect her. In order to keep Vivian safe, as people are generally distrustful of her healing skills and visions, he marries her off to an much older man, Laird Dugald Campbell.

Reluctantly Vivian does as she is bid, she spends months at Dugald’s bedside caring for him, and easing his pain, but he dies and as soon as he does, the clans people and the village turn against her as they mistrust her gifts. As she flees, she is found by Quinn Douglas.

Quinn has been sent by his twin brother Reid to find Vivian and bring her to him in the East. King James has arranged another marriage to Protect Vivian. Reid is busy fighting, and has sent Quinn in his stead. Vivian is highly reluctant to wed again, and doesn’t want to go with them, however, she soon realises that she is at huge risk because of the bounty on her head from the Witch-finder. Vivian’s desire is to return to the convent where she grew up and devote her life to the healing arts.

They travel with a couple of Quinn’s clans men, and her maid Gellis, who escapes to join her. As they travel, Vivian is plagued by debilitating visions, eventually she confides in Quinn, who is not scared or mistrustful of this gift at all. They are also pursued by Rupert Campbell, the witch-finder., and they are constantly ambushed by bounty hunters, as they flee, they are irresistibly attracted to each other, Quinn feels strongly protective of Vivian, and she increasingly trusts and cares for him. She is frequently nursing his injuries, and they grow closer and closer. Eventually they recognise their love for each other, but how can they escape the Witch-finder, and what about the royallly decreed marriage to Reid?

Exciting plot, satisfying romance and great main characters. There are a couple of American anomalies, such as creek for stream, but pacy and interesting. Enjoyed it.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book, all opinions my own.